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What the Employment Rights Bill Means for HR
The UK’s new Employment Rights Bill is set to reshape the HR landscape, with changes rolling out from 2026. From updated sick pay rules to new dismissal protections and tribunal deadlines, the implications are wide-ranging.
This Avado guide helps you understand what’s changing and what steps HR teams should take now to stay compliant and prepared.
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AI, Retention & DEI: What HR Leaders Read in Q2
Our Q2’s most-read content reveals what’s top of mind for HR leaders right now. This snapshot offers real insight into where people strategies are heading next.
EDITOR’S PICKS
Kindness is becoming a measurable performance driver. CHROs at companies like Microsoft and Unilever are embedding it into leadership frameworks and tracking its impact.
Leaders who practice kindness under pressure are seeing stronger morale and better output. The key is operational consistency backed by systems.
This piece explores why kindness is gaining strategic value in modern leadership—and how HR can build the infrastructure to support it.
WE’RE ALSO READING
Upskilling is crucial as 59% of the global workforce will require training by 2030; time constraints and lack of support are key barriers. Managers often impede development due to insufficient training, causing turnover issues. Encouraging alternative learning experiences and integrating development within work hours can enhance employee growth and organizational success.
EXPERT OPINION
The Future of Work with AI Agents
Stanford University's recent study delves into the transformative effects of AI agents entering the workforce, suggesting a shift in needed human skills from mere information processing to interpersonal and organizational capabilities. The study introduces the Human Agency Scale (HAS), a five-level framework for gauging human involvement in tasks, ranging from complete automation to essential human input.
Notably, the research indicates an underlying apprehension among workers, with 45% citing distrust in AI, though there's a positive acceptance (46.1%) of automating low-level tasks. The preference for high human involvement suggests future challenges as AI capabilities grow.
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NINE TO THRIVE HR
Fractional Leadership and Flexibility In the Future Workplace Transformation
The dialogue between host Cindi Koetzle and organizational psychologist Carmen Amador illuminates the transformative mechanisms shaping modern workplaces. Carmen articulates the increasing importance of fractional leadership roles, where companies benefit from the expertise of part-time leaders, facilitating strategic growth without the commitment of full-time employment.
This shift highlights a broader movement towards flexibility, demonstrating how adaptable workforce models can be effectively harnessed to meet dynamic business needs.
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